Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gem Valley (ITDC3)

Lat: 42.64943°NLon: 111.82603°WElev: 5523.0ft.

light snow

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 17 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 0.42 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:30 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NNE Soda Springs ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:46am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:46am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. East wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. South wind 9 to 18 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. East wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles NNE Soda Springs ID
 42.93°N 111.43°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
4:31 am MST Feb 18, 2026
6am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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